The recent uptick in COVID cases due to the powerful Delta variant has many people on guard this summer. Delta has been shown to spread more easily and cause more severe infections than previous strains of the virus, and the latest surge has prompted health care professionals to reassess and update their safety protocols. At Assisting Hands, we know that…
At Assisting Hands, we are excited to announce that over half of our staff has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and will be fully vaccinated in about a month! Two important things to know about the vaccine: It may take up to two weeks after receiving the second dose (administered 4 weeks after the first dose) for…
At Assisting Hands, we are growing and changing alongside the rest of the world, and as we know, taking precautions for Covid-19 is now a part of our day to day routine. We want all of our clients to know that we take the health of our clients and the health of our caregivers very seriously. With everyone’s safety in…
Illinois Begins to Reopen We are nearing the end of Illinois’ Shelter in Place order to which we have adapted for over 2 months, and we are entering Phase 3 of Illinois’ recovery plan. At Assisting Hands, that means spending some more time in the office as we shift back to normal from our remote work. It also means looking…
As with every working industry this season, in Home Care we’ve quickly adjusted to a new way of operating around here. We wanted to keep our clients in the loop about any changes to our services: Limiting Exposure: We are limiting exposure as much as we possibly can. That means, we are trying to stabilize our cases with ideally, one…
As we adjust to our new normal here at Assisting Hands, we are so happy that our Caregiving Team has been able to continue to serve our senior community with sunny smiles on our faces! Thank you for having us, because we love serving you. In addition to keeping you happy, our top priority is keeping everyone safe. With this…
